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Blue Bird Day
Wheaton, Illinois

Part-Time Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LBA) - Wheaton

BCBANo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$36-$41/hr

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Job Description

Part-Time Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LBA) – Therapeutic Day Program

Wheaton, IL | Part-Time - no evenings or weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $36-$41/hour

Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.

Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!

About the Role

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Blue Bird Day, you will provide behavior therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll support our clients cognitive, social, emotional, adaptive, and developmental growth.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct behavioral assessments and build evidence-based, individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide caregiver coaching and support.
  • Supervise and mentor RBTs and ABA students, shaping the next generation of clinicians.
  • Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team (OT, SLP, PT, and SW).

Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Current BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB
  • Active Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license through IDFPR

Experience providing behavior therapy services to children with autism and/or other neurodevelopmental differences

Why Join Blue Bird Day?

This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes growth therapeutic interventions.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and current BCBA certification. Candidates must also hold an active Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningSupervisionMentoringMultidisciplinary CollaborationAutism Spectrum Disorder SupportADHD SupportSensory Processing Disorder SupportClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LBA) - Wheaton at Blue Bird Day a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,462 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 25% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,462 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Wheaton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$441k
Typical market rent
$2,182/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.